A review by jkneebone
Nat Enough (Nat Enough #1), Volume 1 by Maria Scrivan

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Sweet middle-grade graphic novel about Natalie, who is hurt when her best friend Lily ditches her at the start of sixth grade. Nat makes a new friend in Zoe, but struggles with still wanting Lily to accept her, and not wanting to seem nerdy. She eventually decides to submit to a creative writing contest with her new friends' encouragement, writing a graphic novel for it, and learns to be more confident and comfortable in being herself.

This has a great message, and the cruelty of middle-schoolers rings unfortunately true. For older readers, the message - however positive - may come across a bit heavy-handed. The art style is very casual, a la Natalie's sketchbook drawings. Great to start conversation for younger readers, but probably not going to get a lot of love from a high school audience.
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